Howdy! why don’t ya’ll mosey on down to Butts Canyon, There’s a new self appointed sheriff in town Laura Norder. Aint no crime, commotion or nit-witted nonsense gets past her. But who’s that on the horizon it’ s only lawless Duncan Disorderly and he’s got havoc in mind. Laura Norder Sheriff of Butts Canyon is written by Guy Bass and illustrated by Steve May.
Filed under: Children's Books, Steve MayThe World Premiere TV Screening of Gigantosaurus, based on the bestselling book by Jonny Duddle, takes place at the leading kids entertainment industry event, MIPJunior in Cannes, France.
Filed under: Animation, Concept Art and Character Design, Jonny Duddle, Sketchbooks, The Illustration Process, TVBuckle up and get ready to blast off with the third bonkers Tony Spears adventure… presenting The Invincible Tony Spears Lost in Space, written and illustrated by Neal Layton
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Neal Layton, New Work, NewsAfter the success of his first book for children Harry Hill returns with Matt Millz Stands Up! Illustrated by Steve May. Matt’s TV performance seems to have given him the fame that he had always dreamed of: There are reporters camped outside his house – he’s suddenly in demand!
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Just Published, Steve MayThis action packed series of books created by Thomas Flintham will be sure to entice even the most addicted screen fiends away from their iPads and into a crazy world of Super Rabbit Boy.
Filed under: Arena, Book Covers, Children's Books, Just Published, Thomas FlinthamIt’s time to adjust your bow tie, grab the nearest magnifying glass and get ready to embark on an action packed quest with Alex T. Smith’s Mr Penguin and The Lost Treasure is OUT NOW in handy satchel sized paperback! (published by Hachette Children’s Books)
Filed under: Alex T Smith, Book Covers, Children's Books, Just PublishedWhile working on the pictures for The song From Somewhere Else I was routinely struck by how important kindness is for a person who can only see shadows and a world in black and white. Amnesty International’s amazing work encourages us to work hard towards caring for each other.
Filed under: Awards, Children's Books, Levi PinfoldIt’s that time again with a huge chuckle filled fanfare the 2018 Lollies shortlist has been announced and it includes two magnificent Arena illustrators, Thomas Flintham and Spike Gerrell
Filed under: Arena, Awards, Children's Books, Spike Gerrell, Thomas FlinthamMatilda Harrison studied at Middlesex Polytechnic and St Martin’s School of Art. She remained in London where she lives with her partner and their daughter.Matilda’s work is fantastically detailed which lends itself naturally to narrative illustration and children’s books. She paints in acrylics with tiny brushes. Her style of painting is influenced by naive and […]
Filed under: Arena Artists ArchivePhilip Hood has an incredibly detailed and representational style and has worked in many different areas of illustration, from decorative paintings, wall murals, caricatures and even commissions to create copies of 17th century Dutch paintings
Filed under: Arena Artists Archive, Philip HoodYoung thrill seekers will be enthralled by the exotic east, agog in the Amazon and utterly star struck as they shoot into space, engaging with the likes of Marco Polo and Captain Robert Scott. This fusion of non-fiction and interactive elements is a brilliant balance of historical educational facts and fun engaging puzzle elements.
Filed under: Arena, Book Covers, Children's Books, Frances Castle, New Work, NewsDynamic duo, Steve May and author Gareth P. Jones are back with another hilarious fifth book in the Pet Defenders series: Cheese From Dimension Pong published by Stripes
Filed under: Book Covers, Children's Books, Just Published, Steve MayWe are bringing a little sunshine to London Book Fair this week with our brand new Spring 2018 brochure. This seasons extended portfolio showcases some of the incredible talent represented by Arena in the illustrated fiction and non-fiction field.
Filed under: Arena, Children's Books, New Work, NewsThis month sees the launch Maz Evan’s third raucous adventure Beyond the Odyssey with another epic cover illustrated by our very own Aleksei Bitskoff. Published by Chicken House.
Filed under: Aleksei Bitskoff, Book Covers, Children's Books, Just PublishedFabio is a tricolour triumph so pour yourself a glass on pink lemonade and get on the case with Fabio the detective and his giraffe associate Gilbert
Filed under: Children's Books, Design, Emily Fox, The Illustration ProcessA world of animals, colours, patterns and shapes awaits in Ziggy and the Moonlight Show, the latest stunning picture book creation by Kristyna Litten
Filed under: Children's Books, Design, Kristyna LittenWe are pleased to announce the long awaited publication of The Pirates of Scurvy Sands by Jonny Duddle. Published by Templar on 8th February 2018. Scurvy Sands is a holiday camp with a difference, it’s run by pirates and is exclusively for… PIRATES. If you’re not a pirate you shouldn’t be there.
Filed under: Children's Books, Jonny Duddle, Just PublishedThomas Flintham and Pamela Butchart winners of the Blue Peter Best Story Award are back with their new book, The Phantom Lollipop Man! published by Nosy Crow in February.
Filed under: Children's Books, Thomas Flintham